Botswana President state visit o Malta

Botswana president Ian Khama landed in Malta on 1 October for a state visit, during which, Malta and Botswana signed a double taxation avoidance agreement. He was welcomed by Foreign Minister Carmelo Abela. During his visit, Khama will be holding talks with President Marie-Louise Coleiro Preca, Speaker Anglu Farrugia, Opposition leader Simon Busuttil, and Prime Minister Joseph Muscat. A government statement said that the “cultural aspect” of Khama’s visit would include visits to Birgu, the Grand Harbour, St John’s Co-cathedral, Imdina, and the Hagar Qim temples. This is the first visit by a president of Botswana.